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How can your chamber stand out and create events that truly engage your community? In our latest episode, Michelle Epling, President/CEO of the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Michelle shares her innovative strategies, like hosting the State of the City at a minor league baseball stadium and starting unique traditions like "Madison car snacks." Discover how Michelle focuses on adding value for members, making it easy for businesses to support the chamber, and celebrating local achievements to boost community engagement and social media impact. Listen to gain fresh ideas and inspiration for your chamber’s next steps. https://lnkd.in/gz9Xmepw

Need help brainstorming content ideas for June? Here are some upcoming dates to get you started. ☀ June 7: National Donut Day: Share your favorite donut flavors or favorite local donut shops. ☀ June 8: World Oceans Day: Share tips on how to protect our oceans for future generations. ☀ June 16: Father's Day : Share heartwarming stories or gift ideas.  ☀ June 19: Juneteenth: Share educational resources and ways to support the Black community. ☀ June 20: First Day of Summer: Share summer essentials or travel tips.  ☀ June 21: National Selfie Day: Post your best company selfies!! ☀ June 27: National Sunglasses Day: Show off your favorite sunglasses brands and looks. ☀ June 28: Pride Day: Show your pride by sharing resources and ways to be an ally. Make sure save this post to refer back to when you are planning out your content. #socialmediatips

Three reasons your gala is important: 1. Low-risk commitment for people who are not familiar with your mission 2. Boosts your reputation in the community 3. Allows your big supporters to show you offf to their circle of influence What would you add to the list?

🎉 🎉 How does your network celebrate? 🎉 🎉 When do you celebrate? How do you celebrate? What does celebrating mean to your network? Tell us more and we'll share back the synthesized responses in an upcoming blog.

Summer's been flying by!   From video shoots to attending a garden party, we've been enjoying the season while making a difference.   Our latest "Out and About" gif spotlights this, but it's more than just a highlight reel:   It represents our community's spirit of caring, action, and impact.   Each event, conversation, and connection reinforces our belief in the power of community collaboration.   But here's the real question:   How can your organization get involved in advancing our community?

Volunteers give their time and efforts to help achieve a shared mission. Honor their impact by reinvigorating your volunteer program with more meaningful, engaging opportunities. We put together some of our best practices for developing high-performing volunteer engagements for small staff associations in this short video: https://hubs.la/Q02tHV2L0

41% of families said they didn’t attend a virtual event because they weren’t invited. Say what?! 🤯 Black families were most likely to miss out on virtual events due to communication issues, scheduling conflicts, or perceived value. Virtual events are a crucial way to engage families who cannot frequently visit campus, but how you offer and promote is just as important. Download our 2024 Family Engagement Report for more insights on how to improve your family communication plan: https://lnkd.in/gCqeQHC6

It’s #GivingTuesday! 🎁 Let’s make a difference. Check out our December blog post for a list of amazing organizations recommended by members of our team. https://ow.ly/u3p850UfrJh #GivingTuesday #CivilityLocalized #Blog